Joshua Chapter 19

In the previous chapter we learned that there were seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their allotment of land.  One of those tribes, Benjamin, was the first of the seven to receive their allotment.  The allotments for the remaining six tribes are described in this chapter.  Finally, all twelve tribes of Israel, including a plot of land for Joshua, would have their designated inheritance in the promised land.  There was still much work that needed to be done, but Joshua made sure that at least the land allotments were secured through the casting of lots as prescribed by God.  No tribe would be able to accuse Joshua nor the priest of unfairly dividing the land because they had relied on God to determine each choice.